There are 4 ways to get from Athlone to Castleknock by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Athlone to Dublin Heustontrain Ic / ...
1h 56m€16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SCbus 763
2h 11m€17–22Drive 119.3 km
- Drive from Athlone to Castleknockcar 119.3 km
1h 13m€21–31Bus, line 111 bus
- Take the bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gatebus 190
- Take the bus from Trim to Navan Rd Stnbus 111 / ...
3h 3m€32–43
Athlone to Castleknock by train, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athlone to Castleknock is to train which costs €15 - €22 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Athlone to Castleknock is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €21 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Castleknock. However, there are services departing from Arcadia and arriving at Junction 6 via Liffey Valley SC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Athlone to Castleknock. However, there are services departing from Athlone and arriving at Smithfield via Heuston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Athlone and Castleknock is 137 km. The road distance is 119.3 km.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castleknock without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Athlone to Castleknock, including transfers.
Athlone to Castleknock bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athlone station.
The best way to get from Athlone to Castleknock is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €23 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Castleknock, Ireland?
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates a train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston hourly. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 1h 27m. Alternatively, Citylink operates a bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SC every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athlone to Dublin Heuston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €11–17
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylink
Bus from Arcadia to Liffey Valley SC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Citylink
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Golden Island to Barbican Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €18–26
Bus from Trim to Navan Rd Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
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Booking & Getting There
Athlone to Castleknock bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Liffey Valley SC station.
Athlone to Castleknock train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Heuston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athlone to Castleknock is 119 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Athlone to Castleknock.
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